Rsync

[Randy Ramsdell]

Paul Ward wrote:
> Hi Peeps,
>
> Does anyone know if it is possible to use rsync to back up an ftp site
> that uses a password.
>
> I am aware of rsync://[USER@]HOST[:PORT]/SRC [DEST] but how do I
> handle the password?
>
> If this is not possible does it mean I have to use sftp?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>   
I would use a "HEREDOC" in a bash script or you can use Expect which has 
a "macro mode" which will create record what you type during a normal 
login session then output to the script.

Randy Ramsdell
Unix System Administrator
Foreclosure.com